remove IEXPLORE.EXE from start up

[gonwg]

When my Windows starts up, there is a process with name "IEXPLORE.EXE"
run when I check it in task manager.

It looks weird, because I haven't opened IE to browse webpage.

Anyone can suggest how to remove that process ?

Thanks.

 

[Malke]

When my Windows starts up, there is a process with name "IEXPLORE.EXE"
run when I check it in task manager.

It looks weird, because I haven't opened IE to browse webpage.

Anyone can suggest how to remove that process ?

Iexplore.exe is Internet Explorer. It should not be in startup. Please
do the normal troubleshooting for viruses and malware as infection is
the most likely reason you have this:

http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Removing_Malware

Malke

 

[Guest]

Actually IE opens as xp loads,being on the internet has no
bearing.IEXPLORE.EXE
is a system file,w/o it xp wont operate correctly.

 

[lurkswithin]

Andrew E.wrote
Actually IE opens as xp loads,being on the internet has no

bearing.IEXPLORE.EX
is a system file,w/o it xp wont operate correctly


When my Windows starts up, there is a process with nam "IEXPLORE.EXE
run when I check it in task manager

It looks weird, because I haven't opened IE to browse webpage

Anyone can suggest how to remove that process

Thanks

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WinTasks Process Library

iexplore - iexplore.exe - Process Informatio
Process File: iexplore or iexplore.ex
Process Name: Microsoft Internet Explore

Description
iexplore.exe is the main executable for Microsoft Internet Explorer
This Microsoft Windows application allows you to surf the web, an
local intranets. This program is non-essential process to the runnin
of the system, but should not be terminated unless suspected to b
causing problems.

iexplore.exe is a process also relating to the Avant Internet Browser
a free plugin for Internet Explorer which offers additional features

Note: iexplore.exe is also registered as the Trojan.KillAV.B an
W32.Mogi virus, which systematically attempts to disable you
AntiVirus solutions, lower system security and also affects som
windows system tools. This is a registered security risk and shoul
be removed immediately.

Note: iexplore.exe is also a process which is registered as th
W32.Comdor.K@mm mass mailing worm. This virus is distributed via th
Internet through e-mail and comes in the form of an e-mail message
in the hopes that you open it’s hostile attachment. The worm has it’
own SMTP engine which means it gathers E-mails from your loca
computer and re-distributes itself. In worst cases this worm ca
allow attackers to access your computer, stealing passwords an
personal data. It is a registered security risk and should be remove
immediately.

Determining whether this process is a virus or a Windows proces
depends on the directory location it executes or runs from i
WinTasks

Recommendation for iexplore.exe
Should not be disabled, required for essential applications to wor
properly.

read here
http://www.liutilities.com/products/wintaskspro/processlibrary/iexplore

 

[Malke]

Actually IE opens as xp loads,being on the internet has no
bearing.IEXPLORE.EXE
is a system file,w/o it xp wont operate correctly.

This is crap, Andrew. As usual you give wrong and/or dangerous advice.

Malke